Peacefully at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood, in the loving arms of her family, on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, Laurie Torikian, Bolton, at the age of 50 years, beloved wife of Vahan Torikian. Loving and devoted mother of Tara, Christina and Wesley. Dear sister of Marlene Crytes and Bob Bass. Cherished aunt of Cheryl, Kelly, Aaron, Edmond, Tamara and Karine. Dear sister-in-law of Krikor and Seta Torikian, Sylvia and Garo Darian. Dearest friend of Danay and Heliam Lopez, Lori Lewis and Tara Lewis. Lovingly remembered as centre of the Whitehead driveway gang and all her neighbours and friends.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213), Monday evening 7-9 o’clock.
Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday morning, July 2 at 11 o’clock.
Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Bethell Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 75, Stn. Main, Inglewood, ONL7C 3L6.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Katrina Peters
Tara, Vahan, Christina and Wesley
No words can express my sadness right now. Laurie touched the lives of so many people in such ways that those who knew her, were left with a lasting impression. I am so grateful to have known you, and more grateful that you have blessed me with an amazing and strong friend that your daughter Tara is. You may be gone, but you’ll never be forgotten.
Please forgive me, I am devastated I cannot make it to the funeral as I am in Edmonton, but please accept my sincerest condolences.
Love from Katrina.
CLAY CHANTLER
TO FAMILY
SO SAD,LAURIE IS MISSED.
CONDOLENCES
Ronda H. M. Thomson
Laurie (Beanie) was my best friend growing up and a very important part of my life, then and now. She was my childhood, my youth, and my adolescence. She was my beginning. We live our own lives and move on, never forgetting the people that are important to us from our past. She was one of the people who helped to mold me into the person I have become. Even though we were separated by hundreds of miles she was always in my thoughts and in my heart and was a very important part of my life. Even though we did not see or communicate to each other for long periods of time, when we did, it was like we were never apart. Beanie was an extremely strong person, and I admired her strength. She was a kind, caring, loving person, a dedicated wife, a true role model and inspiration to her children. My heart goes out to Vahan, the children and her family. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by me forever. God Bless you Beanie. I will miss you. Until we meet again. I love you .
Mary Cavallo
I am deeply sorry and shocked to hear of Laurie’s passing. She was a lovely and kind lady. My most deepest condolences to the family.
Mary
MARJORIE D'AGOSTINO
I was very fortunate to be able to work with Laurie.
I am saddened by your loss.
My Deepest Sympathy.
Marjorie D’Agostino
The Mitchell Family
Vahan, Tara, Christina and Weseley, we are all very saddened by the news of Laurie’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cathy, Bob and Cameron Mitchell
Staff - Humber Valley Dental
We are so saddened to hear that Laurie has passed. She was a lovely lady and will be missed. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Joanne Poirier
My sincerest condolences to Laurie’s husband Vahan and their children..She will be forever missed by all who loved her and her passing is a devastating loss..
Laurie and her sister Marlene ,brother Bob and I grew up in Timmins and I will treasure the fond memories of our times together..My sympathies to Marlene,Bob and their families..
Joanne Poirier
derrick brown and family
My sincerest condolences to Vahan the man one houndred % man and his beloved family. I am so sorry for your lost be strong keep the faith and keep on smiling Vahan I will always love you. Your good old buddy Derrick
Jimmy Smith
To my good friend vahan & family.
my heart & thoughts are with you my brother.
I was so sad to hear the news.
may your God be with you in this very hard time.
peace & love.
jimmy smith
Mark & Donna Woodhead and family
Hugs and condolences to a fine family of friends. Laurie was always “Tara’s mom” through our daughters Breanna and Tanya. I’m so glad to have extended that connection over the years to “friend”. Thank you for being friends in our “circle of life”!
Teresa Moroney & Darrell King
Vahan and Family,
Both Darrel and I … have very fond memories of Laurie and the Whitehead gang. We had lots of fun over the years. I loved Laurie’s hugs ,, She was a very special friend, mother, and wife..she will be very much missed. may she rest in peace…
Ralph & Lani Cracco
Our sympathies & prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
DARRELL CAMPBELL & FAMILY
Deepest & most sincere condolences from myself, Red & the girls to Vahan the man & your family, our thoughts are with you & your family stay strong TORVAH!!
Askin Family
Van, Tara, Christina & Wesley
Our hearts go out to you and your family. We loved your mom like a part of our family. I will always remember the good times we had as friends and neighbours. Rest in peace my buddy Laurie. We love you.
Brent, Louise, Melanie & Tyler Askin
Bob Donohoe
Vahan, so sad to hear about the loss of your wife. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sincerely Bob Donohoe ( Kelowna BC )
The Dance Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Torikian Family during this very sad time.
Darren Taylor
Dear Vahan,
I truly am sorry for the loss of your beloved wife Laurie. We send our deepest condolences to you and to your family.
Sincerely,
the Taylor family.
Randy Childerhose and Family
Vahan, our thoughts and prayers are with you.. as Darrell Said, TORVAH!! Van the Man be strong..
Larry and Aaron
Hugs and Prayers from Northern Ontario…….so sad to hear the news……
Laurie will be missed………….
Shelly Drody
Our hearts go out to you and your family Vahan in your time of loss. Judy and I have so many fond memories of Laurie when we worked together at Frontier. She always made me laugh and lifted my spirits with her great personality. I’m certain Laurie will be truly missed by everyone she has touched in her short life time.
Sincerely,
Judy and Shelly Drody
Corinne Laidlaw-Shreeves
Laurie: a long time friend. .met when we were 17 neighbors l Worked with her and if it wasn’t for her wedding I wouldn’t have met my husband… Many many many great memories . My heart goes out to you Vanhan and your children Laurie was a special lady and I will never forget her.
Corinne Laidlaw-Shreeves
Helena West
Dear Vahan, Tara, Christina and Wesley. We only had the opportunity to meet Laurie during the past few years, but we know the wonderful person and mother she was…her family came 1st. Our deepest condolences…we will be here for you. Helena, JIm and Braeden West
Ashley Harding
Chrissy!
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. Christina, I know what it’s like to, lose a parent. Your loved by friends and family. Your one of my best friends. I can’t believe I saw your mom only a week before she past away. She looked good. She seemed somewhat happy. I say somewhat because you were looking for some sort of tool for your French food. You need anything… A shoulder, a friend, someone to talk too, you always have me. Your mom will be missed great fully!
Tracey.
Hey, Lor, thinking of you as I often do and especially as this most terrible of anniversaries approaches. I think of your “babies”, all grown now. How happy you would be being with them and fussing over them. (Just as your Mom did over you.) Mostly, dear Laurie, I think of the friendship and good times we had as kids. Oh, the things we did. The mischief. But nothing ever over the line. (Does a ladder to your upper floor window, so I could sleep over, count as over the line??) Oh, my goodness, the things we did!! I wish every child could have the “free” childhood that we had. I think of the laughter and the closeness and how we couldn’t seem to go many days without each other. I hope you are happy where you are; with your Mom and Dad. Mostly, Laurie, I think of how I love you, and how I always will. That will never change, and I KNOW I will see you again. I pray Vahan is managing well, and that Tara, Christina and Wesley are making you proud. Rest Well, Darling Laurie. You were EVERYTHING to all of us. Loving and thinking of you, Tracey. xoxoxo—->Forever.